By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Sierra Leone’s government suffered a loss of approximately $875,500 in 2025 due to absenteeism and fraud linked to the West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) entry process, according to Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey. The government finances $25 per candidate to sit the exam, leading…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The All People’s Congress (APC) is at risk of suspension from electoral activities unless it pays an outstanding fine of NLe350,000 by today, February 11, 2026. The warning comes from the Political Parties Regulatory Commission (PPRC), which has stated that the APC failed to settle the fine despite repeated notifications….
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter The Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU) has apprehended six Liberian nationals linked to an international fraud scheme associated with QNet. The arrests took place on January 14, 2026, following a formal complaint that triggered an investigation. Among those detained are Darius Manley, Felicia Kuwana, Magret Wantoo, and others, who are…
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter Freetown, February 9, 2026 – The Hon. Speaker of Sierra Leone’s Parliament, Segepoh Solomon Thomas, received a distinguished award from the ECOWAS Court of Justice during a courtesy visit from a high-level delegation today. This recognition highlights his unwavering support for regional judicial cooperation coinciding with the Court’s 50th anniversary….
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed “Omodu” Kamara, the APC flagbearer aspirant known as Jagaban, has reaffirmed his dedication to education through a significant investment in Baptist School. The initiative includes a NLe 500,000 donation, ten computers, and lunch for the students. This generous contribution, aimed at enhancing the educational environment for pupils…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S Bumpeh, Sierra Leone On January 28, 2026, the Movement for Assistance and Promotion of Rural Communities (MAPCO) celebrated the closure of its transformative project aimed at enhancing the capacity of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Sierra Leone. The event marked the successful conclusion of an initiative funded by the European…
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter In a swift move to address employee grievances, the Parliamentary Committee on Trade and Industry has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Johnny Kouza, CEO of Accord Logistics. The directive demands immediate settlement of overdue salaries owed to employees of the Sierra Leone State Lottery. The ultimatum follows mounting complaints from…
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) wrapped up a series of District Level Sanitization Campaigns from February 2 to 5, 2026. The events took place at District Council Halls in Kambia, Kabala, Kono, and Magburaka Town. The…
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has officially indicted Emmanuel Mannah, the former Director General of the Sierra Leone Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission (SLEWRC); Isatu Mariama Bah, a Procurement Officer at SLEWRC; and Richard Anthony Success Lahai Goba, a Procurement Officer with the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA), over alleged…
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. ReporterFebruary 4, 2026 In a significant step towards decentralizing the judiciary, Chief Justice Honourable Komba Kamanda officially inaugurated the construction of the York Magistrate’s Court and High Court in the Western Rural District. This initiative aims to bring legal services closer to communities outside Freetown, addressing longstanding logistical and financial obstacles…
